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T916 LCX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT916 LCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 80,231 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE BADLY CORRODED & FLAKING/DIS-INTERGRATING.

N/S REAR TYRE HAS DETERIORATED.

O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM MOUNT BUSH-BONDING HAS DETERIORATED.

O/S FRONT TYRE-WALL CUT.

O/S REAR & O/S FRONT TYRES HAVE WORN LOW & NOW APPROX: 3MM (N/S FRONT & N/S REAR ARE APPROX: 2.5MM).

O/S REAR WHEEL HAS BUCKLED.,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

REAR BRAKE-PIPES ARE BADLY CORRODED.

SERIOUS OIL LEAK NOTED AROUND ENGINE.

Pass 1 Sep 2012 80,231 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE BADLY CORRODED & FLAKING/DIS-INTERGRATING.

N/S REAR TYRE HAS DETERIORATED.

O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM MOUNT BUSH-BONDING HAS DETERIORATED.

O/S FRONT TYRE-WALL CUT.

O/S REAR & O/S FRONT TYRES HAVE WORN LOW & NOW APPROX: 3MM (N/S FRONT & N/S REAR ARE APPROX: 2.5MM).

O/S REAR WHEEL HAS BUCKLED.,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

REAR BRAKE-PIPES ARE BADLY CORRODED.

SERIOUS OIL LEAK NOTED AROUND ENGINE.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 75,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 75,639 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 142,149 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 142,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 131,084 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 109,339 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 93,406 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 93,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Noise from n/s/f suspension top mount.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 68,935 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear pattern to the inside edges

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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T916 LCX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T916 LCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T916 LCX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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